Absolute zero is impossible to reach

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Absolute zero is impossible to reach

Absolute zero, the universe's coldest theoretical temperature, remains forever out of reach, a fundamental limit set by the laws of physics and quantum mechanics.

You can never truly reach absolute zero, the coldest possible temperature at -273.15°C (-459.67°F). This isn't just a practical problem; it's a fundamental law of physics, the Third Law of Thermodynamics, which states it would take infinite time and energy to get there.

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